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ACC Commissioner, Former Northwestern AD Responds to Being Named in Hazing Lawsuits

Phillips, Northwestern’s athletic director from 2008 to ’21, was named as a defendant in two lawsuits regarding allegations of hazing.

Sports Illustrated

NU hazing scandal could be biggest ever in college sports, attorney says

Attorneys Parker Stinar and Patrick Salvi Jr. said they have heard from Northwestern athletes who describe abuse that is far worse in women’s sports than in the football program formerly run by fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Why is hazing such a widespread problem? Abuse prevalent despite efforts to stop it

The hazing scandal at Northwestern University has led to the firing of Pat Fitzgerald and multiple lawsuits from former players

The Independent UK

Hazing remains ingrained in team sports and experts say they see increase in sexualized attacks

From high school to the professional leagues, hazing is ingrained in teams sports in the United States

The Independent UK

Former Northwestern Player Goes on Record About ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ Hazing Rituals

It continues to get ugly for the Wildcats’ football program in the wake of Pat Fitzgerald’s firing.

Sports Illustrated

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As 2nd Northwestern football hazing suit is filed, Fitzgerald’s attorney asks: Where’s the evidence? Meanwhile, other sports under scrutiny.

CHICAGO — Allegations of hazing at Northwestern University spread Wednesday, as a second lawsuit was filed, former football players denounced the practice, and attorneys claimed that baseball, softball and volleyball players were victimized as well.

Chicago Tribune

Third Plaintiff Added to Northwestern Hazing Case, Lawyers Say

Here’s where everything stands among the two legal teams filing suits against the school and members of its administration.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: Former Northwestern players speak up about a ‘rampant’ hazing culture that has tarnished the university

“All we wanted to do was play ball,” Simba Short said Wednesday morning as he stood behind a lectern with three other former Northwestern football players.

Chicago Tribune

With names and faces now attached to the hazing allegations, life just got harder for Northwestern

Whistleblowers risk a lot by coming forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

US athletes allege hazing abuse at Northwestern University

Student-athletes say hazing at the prominent Illinois university included ‘physical, sexual and emotional abuse’.

Al Jazeera

Former Northwestern football players go public with claims of a ‘culture’ of hazing, abuse

“We’re talking about probably hundreds, if not thousands of events of abuse, harassment or sexual assault during his tenure,” attorney Parker Stinar said at a Wednesday morning news conference.

Chicago Sun-Times

Final 2023 Big Ten football standings according to ESPN’s FPI matchup predictor

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The Independent UK

Northwestern hazing scandal puts school in company with schools such as Penn State

Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse

Chicago Sun-Times

At Northwestern, a widening gap between questions and answers fills with a purple haze

Just how twisted are things in the Wildcats’ football program and athletic department?

The Independent UK

Northwestern joins long list of American universities with a scandal in athletics

Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse

Chicago Sun-Times

Former football player sues Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern leaders in hazing scandal

The player, identified in the lawsuit as John Doe, alleged Tuesday in the Cook County Court that Fitzgerald, Northwestern University President Michael Schill, the board of trustees and athletic director Derrick Gragg enabled and concealed sexual misconduct and racial discrimination.

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The Independent UK

1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern leaders stemming from a hazing scandal

A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school’s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job

Chicago Sun-Times

Northwestern’s Black athletes have a history of fighting for change

Black athletes long have been involved in battles beyond the athletic field. The university’s culture didn’t become toxic overnight.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Northwestern sports enable a toxic culture of sexual violence

When I read about the allegations of rampant sexual violence in the Northwestern University football program, I was horrified. But sadly, I wasn’t surprised. As a cheerleader, I, too, was a victim of sexual abuse and harassment at Northwestern University, and school officials did nothing to stop it.

Chicago Sun-Times

This is where Northwestern’s hazing mess gets really ugly

With lawyers becoming involved, who knows what lies ahead in this scandal?

Sports Illustrated

Northwestern’s Highest-Ranked Incoming Recruit to Enter Transfer Portal

The team is set to lose its first player since the coach was fired over allegations of sexual hazing and racism within the program.

Chicago Tribune

Former Northwestern football players retain lawyers for expected legal action in hazing scandal

Eight former Northwestern University football players who say they were subjected to hazing are being represented for expected legal action by prominent attorney Ben Crump and the Chicago firm Levin & Perconti.

Chicago Sun-Times

Eight former Northwestern football players hire lawyer for possible hazing lawsuit

“Sadly, our research suggests that this kind of abuse of student athletes may be far more common on college campuses than we know, because there is tremendous pressure to keep quiet,” attorney Ben Crump said. “It’s time for a reckoning to protect young athletes.”

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